“I am at the end of my rope!” “I just can’t do this anymore.” “This isn’t working for me.” Statements. These are statements that while some of us might not say them aloud, we have surely thought them more than once. It...
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End of the Rope?
Shelter of the Most High Connilyn Cossette
Reviewed Martha Artyomenko About the book: The daughter of a pagan high priest, Sofea finds solace from her troubles in the freedom of the ocean. But when marauders attack her village on the island of Sicily, she and her cousin are taken across the sea...
Auschwitz Lullaby by Mario Escobar
Reviewed by Martha Artyomenko Book Description Auschwitz Lullaby brings to life the story of Helene Hannemann—a woman who sacrificed everything for family and fought furiously for the children she hoped to save. On an otherwise ordinary morning in 1943, Helene...
The Passion of Life
What is your passion? I was asked this question yesterday. I almost didn’t hesitate in my response, as I answered what I love to do. However, as I thought about it more in the quiet moments of my work hours, I realized I had not answered correctly. What am I...
The Dressmaker’s Secret by Kellyn Roth
Reviewed by Martha Artyomenko Description After a revealing conversation with the first children of her age she’s ever met, curious eight-year-old Alice Chattoway realizes that one ought to have a father … and she doesn’t. Having determined that his absence is making...
Homeschool Enrichment Classes
For the past few weeks, I have been very busy. My life has taken some major turns and twists, but I am keeping it full. One of my life challenges was to teach enrichment classes to other homeschoolers! It has been a fun challenge and I have really enjoyed it. Physical...
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